Metamorphosis Peer Specialist

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

Salary: $22.88 Hourly

Closing Date: 07/10/2026

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of work experience; or any equivalent combinations of education, training and/or experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum work experience requirement may be considered for a trainee status.

Applicants must self-identify as an individual with one or more of the following lived experiences related to substance use:

• Lived experience as an adult in substance use addiction and recovery for a minimum of 2-years from substance use condition.
• Lived experience as a family member or caregiver to another person who is living with a substance use condition.
• Lived experience as a veteran of any branch of the armed forces who is in recovery for a minimum of 2-years from a substance use condition.
• Are between the ages of 18 and 27 years old at the time of application and have lived experience as a person who, between the ages of 14 and 25 experienced a significant life challenge related to substance use, substance withdrawal, overdose, and/or substance use death (to include a family member) and is now living a wellness and/or recovery-oriented lifestyle for at least two years.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7;
Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Must successfully pass a Level 2 background check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. This position requires a screening through the Clearinghouse

This is a grant funded position. Employees are eligible for benefits but have no guarantee of permanent employment.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process. Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST TDD  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.